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Large-scale Russian Assaults Cut Electricity In Kyiv

Power facilities targeted in the region
The country's power facilities have come under escalating strikes in recent weeks

During the night, Moscow's aerial assaults have led to electricity outages in large parts of the capital city, Kyiv.

Nine people were hurt while residents in the city's east were left without electricity and faced disruption to water systems, according to local authorities.

Meanwhile, a young boy was killed in a separate aerial attack in the Zaporizhzhia area in the southern area, based on information from regional authorities.

Moscow has intensified attacks on electrical systems over the past few days, while officials has demanded "real steps" from international partners to apply pressure on Russia.

"What is required is not window dressing but firm measures - from the America, Europe and the major economies - in supplying protection systems and applying restrictions," was stated in a public message.

He said that numerous aerial vehicles and more than 30 projectiles attacked the country's power systems, labeling such strikes as "premeditated" and against "critical infrastructure" as the weather cools.

Energy officials said Moscow was "launching a major assault" and repair crews were striving to fix the damage.

A barrage of missiles damaged electrical systems and apartment buildings in the capital.

Five out of the nine people hurt in the attacks on the capital have been transported for medical care, per statements from local officials.

Rescue operations in Kyiv
Aerial weapons damaged residential structures in Kyiv during the night

Regional authorities said the urban area endured intense attacks during nighttime hours. A minor lost their life and three other people were injured.

The assaults succeed evenings of aerial attacks in the territory, parts of which remain under the control of invading troops.

The entire country is in a state of readiness for advanced weapon attacks, which are more difficult to spot.

Government officials told journalists that Russia was purposely seeking to demolish the electrical infrastructure, with strikes already disrupting fuel infrastructure.

He said technical personnel and government agencies were preparing for additional strikes.

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